If you can show me a better way to do things, I will immediately embrace it.

Truly a shame because our refusal to embrace any sane energy policy has meant that in the "so called" War On Terror" we're funding both sides!

But the good news is that the market is healthier and financing is easier to come by (HML are generally cheaper than back in 2009, conventional is way easier to work with these days) and many of us have a little extra money to invest. 

That all being said, if you can embrace the quirks of island living, everything else more than makes up for the few aggravations pointed out.

And given the last decade I can see why people embrace that thesis.

So, we brand ourselves (because we are) as a cutting edge company, embracing the old way of doing things right through the avenue of the latest technology.I think you'll do great.

I'm also recently embracing and pushing on owner-carry second mortgages for 10-20% of the value of the property, to help stretch my funds further, although typically these will have a balloon payment due in a few years, which may put me in a tight spot down the road.

@ Josh CaldwellFor about one and half years now have been working in UAE..Uae has a  very good real estate market with nice ROI...I intend learning from this market before I head back home but my challenges are :1) investment are on the high side and i am on a low income job 2)because am on a low income job , I can't have access to loan.3)am new around so I don't know much people.4)getting a local investors to learn from on weekend because I work from 5 to 5pm.Advantages with the Uae market:1) RE is very lucrative here2)due to the expo 2020 coming to uae, the region is developing very fast and looking to have more investors then3) due its stable economy among other countries in the middle estate, investors are attracted to d region.4) the youths are not really entrepreneur minded but are gradually embracing investment opportunities.5) easy access to funds/loan for locals with low interest rate and long tenure of 25 to 30yrs.So @ Josh Caldwell and other professionals, how can i work with this advantages to kick start my RE education and investment in Uae.

New Berliners come here and make businesses and babys (sustaining economy for another generation).I see the Berlin market as healthier and more resilient in case of policy changes when compared to Dublin.By the way, I am certified real estate agent in Berlin.Id be happy to help you find some deals if you are looking. 

Just tell people you're embracing it.